Limp Bizkit have canceled the remainder of their US tour “out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of the band, crew and most of all the fans.”
According to Blabbermouth, frontman Fred Durst told a fan that Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland fell ill prior to the band’s concert in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on Friday. That show was canceled just a couple hours before it was set to begin. Meanwhile, Eddie Trunk, host of SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation” show, reports that he heard the tour was canceled “due to COVID concerns.”
Update: Fred Durst addressed the tour cancelation on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Let us be clear: 1. Wes Borland does not have COVID. 2. The system is seriously flawed. 3. We don’t care much about the BS. Times2. We care a lot about you. ToTheSix. “They” can kiss it. Dad Vibes coming very soon.” Borland shared the same post, and added, “And I’m vaccinated.” In two additional IG storis, Borland wrote, “I’m not sick” and “No matter what you’ve read, I don’t have COVID. I’m fine.”
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The timing of the tour’s postponement is especially unfortunate for Limp Bizkit who find themselves amidst an unexpected career resurgence. The band’s appearance in HBO Max’s Woodstock 99 documentary generated a major amount of social media buzz, as did their performance last weekend at Lollapalooza, where Durst sported a new “dad” look and premiered the band’s new song “Dad Vibes.” In the days since then, the band’s catalog has seen a 30% increase in streaming, according to Billboard.
Ironically, the tour was called the “Limited Last Minute Post Pandemic Popup Party.” Refunds are available at their points of purchase, and all tickets purchased online will be automatically refunded.
Consequence has reached out to Limp Bizkit’s representatives for additional information.
Limp Bizkit 2021 Tour Dates:08/09 – Buffalo, NY @ Rapids Theatre08/12 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion08/13 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza08/15 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount08/16 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa08/19 – Lincoln, NE @ Centennial Mall & Street08/21 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek and Amphitheater08/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium
Limp Bizkit cancelled their show last night in NJ an hour or so before it was supposed to start. Now hearing all Aug dates are done due to Covid concerns. They are scheduled to headline closing night at @Rocklahoma . Not sure status for that event https://t.co/Y60wqRaXlp
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) August 7, 2021
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